Chouki - Sirali, Harda

Chouki is a village situated in the Sirali tehsil of Harda district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirali and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Harda. Kadola Rahau serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chouki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chouki is 486666. The village covers a total geographical area of 349.69 hectares and falls under the 461335 pincode. Khirkiya is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Chouki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Timarni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Betul Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chouki

According to the 2011 Census, Chouki village had a total population of 168 people, including 95 males and 73 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 768 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.78%, with male literacy at 35.80% and female literacy at 17.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chouki

Chouki is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Chouki

Chouki is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dagarhkeri, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khirkiya to Chouki is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Harda to Chouki is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chouki

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chouki village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chouki

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chouki village are given below:

FAQs about Chouki